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D1 Women's Digest
Bonnie Deas has 13 and eight as Razorbacks roll
Big performances from Aussies across NCAAW, led by Stephens, Santacaterina and Clarke.
- Bree Stephens posts dominant double-double for Central Arkansas.
- Paris Santacaterina grabs 13 boards in standout game.
- Edie Clarke leads Aussies with huge 2OT performance.
- Lulu Twidale scores 18 for Cal against Auburn.
- Jemma Amoore delivers career-best outing for IUPUI.
A massive day for Australians across NCAAW saw standout double-doubles from Bree Stephens and Paris Santacaterina, a huge 2OT effort from Edie Clarke, and scoring punch from Lulu Twidale. Here’s every Aussie performance from Nov 27, 2025 (AEDT).
🇦🇺 Bryant 83, Brown 56 (Final)
Senior forward Rose Nelson, from Wallacia in New South Wales, logged 25 minutes in Bryant’s dominant road win over Brown. The 6'1 forward finished scoreless but contributed one assist, one steal and steady defensive minutes as the Bulldogs rolled to a comfortable victory.
Rose Nelson – Bryant Bulldogs (Sr, F, Wallacia, NSW)
- Minutes: 25 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Central Arkansas 70, Georgia State 51 (Final)
Georgia State Thanksgiving Classic
Senior forward Bree Stephens, from Townsville, delivered a dominant all-round performance as Central Arkansas powered past Georgia State. The 6'0 forward piled up 15 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in 26 minutes, adding three blocks and shooting 6–9 from the field in one of her most complete games of the season.
Junior guard Paris Santacaterina, from Mackay, matched Stephens with 15 points of her own, producing a season-best 13 rebounds while knocking down three triples in 22 influential minutes.
Bree Stephens – Central Arkansas Sugar Bears (Sr, F, Townsville, QLD)
- Minutes: 26 │ Points: 15 │ Rebounds: 12 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 3 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 6–9 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 1
Paris Santacaterina – Central Arkansas Sugar Bears (Jr, G, Mackay, QLD)
- Minutes: 22 │ Points: 15 │ Rebounds: 13 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 6–8 │ 3PT: 3–4 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
Robert Morris vs 🇦🇺 Eastern Michigan
Junior Ruby Brannon is yet to play for Eastern Michigan this season.
🇦🇺 Northern Kentucky 90, Drake 69 (Final)
Music City Classic
Junior forward Mia Jordan, from the Gold Coast, provided an energetic 12-minute burst in Northern Kentucky’s win over Drake. The 6'3 forward scored seven points on efficient shooting, added two rebounds and an assist, and knocked down a three while giving the Norse productive rotation minutes despite committing three turnovers.
Mia Jordan – Northern Kentucky Norse (Jr, F, Gold Coast, QLD)
- Minutes: 12 │ Points: 7 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–4 │ 3PT: 1–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 4
🇦🇺 Saint Mary’s 65, North Texas 67 (Final, 2OT)
Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic
Sophomore forward Edie Clarke, from Melbourne, delivered the standout Australian performance in Saint Mary’s double-overtime loss to North Texas. The 6'4 forward produced 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 28 high-impact minutes, shooting 3–4 from the field and 5–7 at the line while battling deep into extra periods. Junior guard Emily Foy, from Newcastle, added a well-rounded 23-minute contribution with three points, two rebounds, three assists and a steal, playing a steady two-way role in a tight contest. Sophomore guard Amy Kurkowski, from Melbourne, provided a strong showing the previous day against Oregon, scoring six points with three rebounds and a block in 15 minutes. She hit both of her three-point attempts and continued to show her value as a floor-spacer off the bench.
Edie Clarke – Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 28 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 2 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 3–4 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 5–7 │ Fouls: 3
Emily Foy – Saint Mary’s Gaels (Jr, G, Newcastle, NSW)
- Minutes: 23 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 1–4 │ 3PT: 1–3 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1
Amy Kurkowski – Saint Mary’s Gaels (So, G, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 15 │ Points: 6 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 2–4 │ 3PT: 2–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 3
🇦🇺 St. Thomas–Minnesota 52, Oakland 68 (Final)
Sophomore guard Abbey Vallance, from Sydney, logged 13 minutes in St. Thomas–Minnesota’s loss to Oakland. The 5'8 guard finished scoreless but added one rebound, one assist and a turnover while attempting two threes in her rotation stint.
Abbey Vallance – St. Thomas–Minnesota Tommies (So, G, Sydney, NSW)
- Minutes: 13 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–2 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
🇦🇺 Louisiana Tech 46, Baylor 75 (Final)
Sophomore forward Isla Airey, from Melbourne, played four minutes in Louisiana Tech’s road loss to Baylor. The 6'4 forward grabbed one rebound in her brief stint and attempted one shot from the field.
Isla Airey – Louisiana Tech Lady Techsters (So, F, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 4 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0
Junior Ella Brow is yet to play for Baylor this season.
🇦🇺 Wake Forest 93, Morgan State 35 (Final)
Puerto Rico Shootout
Freshman forward Opal Bird, from Sydney, contributed 19 productive minutes in Wake Forest’s dominant victory over Morgan State. The 6'3 forward finished with three points, two rebounds, a steal and a block, adding defensive activity and frontcourt mobility off the bench.
Opal Bird – Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Fr, F, Sydney, NSW)
- Minutes: 19 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 2 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–3 │ 3PT: 0–1 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 3
🇦🇺 Grand Canyon 64, UTSA 65 (Final)
Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic
Junior forward Holly Griffiths, from Melbourne, delivered the stronger of Grand Canyon’s two Australian performances, supplying 16 steady minutes off the bench. The 6'4 forward scored four points on perfect shooting, added one rebound and one assist, and provided frontcourt size during the Lopes’ narrow one-point loss. Senior guard Casey Valenti-Paea, also from Melbourne, played five minutes and recorded one turnover, attempting one shot during her short rotation stint.
Holly Griffiths – Grand Canyon Lopes (Jr, F, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 16 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 0 │ FG: 2–2 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 3
Casey Valenti-Paea – Grand Canyon Lopes (Sr, G, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 5 │ Points: 0 │ Rebounds: 0 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 0–1 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 Kentucky 66, Maryland 74 (Final)
Puerto Rico Shootout
Senior forward Amelia Hassett, from Queensland, delivered a strong all-around performance in Kentucky’s matchup with Maryland. The 6'4 stretch forward logged 33 minutes, finishing with 10 points, four rebounds, four assists and three blocks, showcasing her interior presence and perimeter spacing despite a cold shooting night from deep.
Amelia Hassett – Kentucky Wildcats (Sr, F, QLD)
- Minutes: 33 │ Points: 10 │ Rebounds: 4 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 3 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–10 │ 3PT: 2–7 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Arkansas 73, Southern Illinois 63 (Final)
Music City Classic
Freshman guard Bonnie Deas, from Melbourne, continued her high-impact start to college basketball with another strong outing in Arkansas’ win over Southern Illinois. The 5'9 guard logged 31 minutes, finishing with 13 points, eight rebounds, two assists and a steal while going 6–8 at the free-throw line. Despite a tough shooting night from deep, she again asserted herself on the glass and as an all-around contributor.
Bonnie Deas – Arkansas Razorbacks (Fr, G, Melbourne, VIC)
- Minutes: 31 │ Points: 13 │ Rebounds: 8 │ Assists: 2 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 3–11 │ 3PT: 1–8 │ FT: 6–8 │ Fouls: 1
Western Kentucky vs 🇦🇺 Illinois
Freshman Erica Finney is yet to play for Illinois this season.
🇦🇺 California 50, Auburn 58 (Final)
Hoopfest Women’s Basketball Classic
Junior guard Lulu Twidale, from the Sunshine Coast, delivered another high-usage performance for California, finishing with a team-high 18 points in 39 minutes. The 5'10 guard added three rebounds and three assists while knocking down four triples, continuing to generate offensive punch for the Golden Bears despite a difficult shooting night overall.
Lulu Twidale – California Golden Bears (Jr, G, Sunshine Coast, QLD)
- Minutes: 39 │ Points: 18 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 4 │ FG: 6–17 │ 3PT: 4–13 │ FT: 2–3 │ Fouls: 0
🇦🇺 IUPUI 94, Anderson (IN) 58 (Final)
Sophomore guard Jemma Amoore, from Ballarat, delivered the best game of her college career in IUPUI’s dominant win. The 5'4 guard erupted for 11 points, three rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes, shooting 4–5 from the field and hitting her only three-point attempt while adding a steal. It was her most complete and confident outing of the season.
Jemma Amoore – IU Indianapolis Jaguars (So, G, Ballarat, VIC)
- Minutes: 17 │ Points: 11 │ Rebounds: 3 │ Assists: 3 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 4–5 │ 3PT: 1–1 │ FT: 2–4 │ Fouls: 1
🇦🇺 Utah 65, Weber State 52 (Final)
Senior forward Antoniette Emma-Nnopu, from Geelong, delivered another elite all-around performance for Weber State despite the loss. The 5'11 forward logged 30 minutes and produced a game-high 10 rebounds, adding four assists, three steals and two blocks. While she struggled from the field (1–10 FG), she continued to impact winning through her physicality, activity and versatility. Junior forward Chyra Evans, from Newcastle, provided 14 strong minutes off the bench for Utah, scoring nine points on 4–9 shooting while adding a rebound, an assist and a steal. The 6'3 forward played with her usual energy and efficiency inside the paint. Sophomore guard Grace Foster, from Perth, added 22 minutes for the Utes, finishing with three points, five rebounds and a block while hitting one three-pointer.
Antoniette Emma-Nnopu – Weber State Wildcats (Sr, F, Geelong, VIC)
- Minutes: 30 │ Points: 4 │ Rebounds: 10 │ Assists: 4 │ Steals: 3 │ Blocks: 2 │ Turnovers: 1 │ FG: 1–10 │ 3PT: 0–2 │ FT: 2–2 │ Fouls: 4
Chyra Evans – Utah Utes (Jr, F, Newcastle, NSW)
- Minutes: 14 │ Points: 9 │ Rebounds: 1 │ Assists: 1 │ Steals: 1 │ Blocks: 0 │ Turnovers: 3 │ FG: 4–9 │ 3PT: 0–0 │ FT: 1–2 │ Fouls: 2
Grace Foster – Utah Utes (So, G, Perth, WA)
- Minutes: 22 │ Points: 3 │ Rebounds: 5 │ Assists: 0 │ Steals: 0 │ Blocks: 1 │ Turnovers: 2 │ FG: 1–5 │ 3PT: 1–5 │ FT: 0–0 │ Fouls: 2
Tomorrow — November 28, 2025
- 🇦🇺 Boise State @ North Dakota (7AM) — Dani Bayes (Sr — Boise State), Milly Sharp (So — Boise State)
- 🇦🇺 Buffalo @ Longwood (6:30AM) — Alice Dart (So — Buffalo), Meg Lucas (Fr — Buffalo)
- 🇦🇺 Kansas State vs Columbia (Home) — Tess Heal (Sr — Kansas State)
- 🇦🇺 New Mexico State @ Charleston (6AM) — Keira Hudson (Fr — New Mexico State), Nikki Stanic (Jr — New Mexico State)
- 🇦🇺 Oregon vs Old Dominion (Home) — Mia Jacobs (Sr — Oregon)
- 🇦🇺 Oregon State @ 🇦🇺 Vanderbilt (12PM) — Lizzy Williamson (Sr — Oregon State), Katelyn Field (Fr — Oregon State), Keira Lindemans (Fr — Oregon State),
Monique Williams (Fr — Vanderbilt) - 🇦🇺 TCU @ Richmond (1PM) — Sarah Portlock (Fr — TCU)
- 🇦🇺 Wake Forest @ UCF (4:30AM) — Opal Bird (Fr — Wake Forest)
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